The Tribute crossover isn't a precise twin of the Escape, in terms of styling and interior execution. A flashing is an indication that the engine is misfiring. Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trim levels are offered. Powered by a spirited 171-hp 2. Interim notices informing owners of the safety recall were mailed on December 23, 2016. During the test drive, see if the engine holds idle well and runs smoothly when accelerated. New for 2011 There are no significant changes.
. A sister vehicle to the Ford Escape, the Mazda Tribute comes with a 2. The base version uses a 2. Cons: Poor gas mileage for V6 models, road and wind noise at highway speeds, interior materials could be better, conservative styling, some problems could be expensive to repair. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536. The ride quality can get a tad bouncy and harsh, especially on the heavier Hybrid versions.
Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Starting from 2005, the 4-cylinder models are equipped with the 2. The sharpened interior made the same progression, and in general it's a more pleasant place to sit than in the Escape, since the piano-black plastic trim and chunky steering wheel feel a bit nicer to the fingertips than the grainy plastics inside the Ford. The reliability is spotty, read more below. The four-cylinder comes with a five-speed automatic or optional six-speed automatic, while the V6 uses the automatic exclusively. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.
Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. We sort it out for you right here, including specs on all the new models,…. A generous amount of interior room for five passengers mostly benefits those in front. On vehicles with a 3. Warning lights staying on while driving indicate a problem.
Read our for info how to spot problem areas when buying a second-hand auto. Since both major crash-test agencies have changed their ratings, no figures are available yet for the 2011 model year. Show full review Vehicle Overview The Mazda Tribute, a sibling to the Mercury Mariner and Ford Escape, got a significant exterior and interior face-lift for 2008. We sort it… Think you're paying a little too much for car insurance? If your engine misfires due to a bad , change all the spark plugs too. If you have this problem, it's best to take your Tribute to a Mazda dealer for repairs, as they have updated parts and special tools.
Change or go the way of the Aztek. The V6 Tribute comes with the 3. In a V6 engine, if one of the rear ignition coils failed, it's a good idea to change all three rear coils at the same time. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width. Recall Date 2014-05-29 Description Mazda North American Operations Mazda is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The rear window opens independent of the liftgate.
For 2011, Mazda says the Tribute carries over largely unchanged. This is owed partially to the more blocky styling of the Tribute. Here is the link if you need an owner's manual for your Tribute:. Remedy Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. Exterior Unlike many other Mazda vehicles, the Tribute does not get a large grille that makes the front of the car look like it is smiling. Unchanged for the 2011 model year, the Mazda Tribute and Tribute Hybrid share most of their running gear with the Ford Escape--which will be replaced for the 2012 model year.
A manual transmission is standard on the base model, and other models come with a six-speed automatic transmission, which is available on the base model. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E. Problems with an immobilizer chip in the ignition key may cause no-start issues. For 2011, Mazda says the Tribute carries over largely unchanged. The buckets are wide and have plenty of surrounding room; the rear bench seat doesn't have as much spread-out space, but two adults can ride on it happily. Another thing that would have been great is to have rear seat that would be more adjustable.